Where to find Veterans Day discounts and free meals in Minnesota

Veterans Day is here and several events are planned across Minnesota throughout the day to celebrate the federal and state holiday.

The Details

Stillwater Veterans Memorial hosts Veterans Day ceremony honoring local service members Many businesses are offering free meals, coffee or other discounts for veterans, active-duty military members and their spouses. Before going, make sure to check for each location for special offers.

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings is giving away 10 free boneless wings and fries to past and present members of the armed services. The offer only applies to dine-in, walk-in counter orders and orders placed at Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations.

Free chips paired with guacamole, queso or salsa can be redeemed but only with a $5 purchase at a participating location. The offer is available all day.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Participating location are offering a free hot or iced coffee and bagel with smear.

Free 12-ounce hot or iced coffee for veterans, active-duty service members and military spouses.

Veterans, reservists, active-duty military and National Guard members will receive a free full-size entree from a special menu. Proof of military service is required.

A free meal will be offered to veterans and active-duty military personnel. Beverages are not included and it is only available at participating locations.

Firehouse Subs

A buy one, get one free deal on subs is being offered to veterans and active-duty military personnel with a valid military ID.

Little Caesars

A free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo will be offered to veterans and active-duty military personnel from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The deal includes four slices of Detroit-style deep-dish pepperoni pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi.

Free Red White & Blueberry pancake combo.

Olive Garden

A complimentary entrée from a select dine-in menu will be offered to veterans and active-duty military personnel. The meal will include unlimited breadsticks and choice of soup or salad.

Texas Roadhouse

A free meal voucher will be given to veterans and active-duty military personnel and it is redeemable through May 30, 2027. The meal can be one of 10 entrées, two sides and a nonalcoholic beverage.

Veterans will get 50% off any drink all day on Wednesday.

Blaze Pizza

Active-duty personnel and veterans will receive a free one-topping pizza at participating sites.

Dunkin’

All active and retired military members will get a free donut.

A free Dave’s Single will be given out at participating sites. To get the deal, you need to place the order inside the restaurant or at the drive thru.